Beef Irish Stew

 

 

Ingredients-Irish Stew

 

2 1lb Blue Ribbon Foods Stew Beef

5 Pieces Newskies Bacon

1 Blue Ribbon Foods Diced Onions

2 Blue Ribbon Foods Stew Veggies

1 Blue Ribbon Foods Green Peas

2 ½ TBSP Olive Oil

2 tsp Minced Garlic

3 ½ TBSP All Purpose Flour

5 TBSP Tomato Paste

3 Cups Beef Stock

2 Bay Leaves

1 tsp Dried Thyme

1 14.9oz Draft Can of Irish Stout (Guinness)

 

Option 1 Short Pour Dark Roast K-Cup Coffee

 

Preparation

 

• Thaw meat and veggies in warm water for 5-6 minutes
• Season beef with Salt & Pepper for taste.
• Heat 2 ½ TBSP olive oil prior to browning beef, 2-3 minutes.
• Remove Beef, lower heat and add diced onions, minced garlic and cook until soft for 2 minutes. (Season with Salt for taste)
• Add bacon to veggies and cook until brown 5-7 minutes, slowly add flour mixing thoroughly for about 1 minute.
• Slowly while stirring pour in Irish Stout, stirring well until combined thoroughly. *Also Mix in 2-3 TBSP coffee-if desired.
• Add tomato paste, beef stock, stew veggies, green peas and seasonings-dried thyme and a bay leaves. Once mixed together add browned beef back to mix.
• Bring to a rolling boil, reduce heat to low and cover for 1 ½ hours.
• Stir occasionally, add Salt for taste.
• ENJOY!